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2013 Dodge Dart Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 6.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
263Complaints
1Recalls
6Crashes
0Fires
3Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (50.6% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Power Train complaints here are 6.0× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train133 · 50.6%RecalledRecall 25V674000
Electrical System54 · 20.5%not available
Engine51 · 19.4%not available
Service Brakes21 · 8%not available
Visibility/wiper20 · 7.6%not available
Air Bags19 · 7.2%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN133 · 50.6%
ENGINE51 · 19.4%
Unspecified / other33 · 12.5%
VISIBILITY/WIPER20 · 7.6%
AIR BAGS19 · 7.2%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15 · 5.7%
SEAT BELTS11 · 4.2%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)9 · 3.4%

Percentages are the share of the 263 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift

NHTSA campaign 25V674000 · 2025 · reported 10/09/2025

A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“BUSHING ON THE SHIFT CABLE OF THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION COMES LOOSE. CAR CANNOT BE SHIFTED. THIS OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT BUT COULD HAVE OCCURRED…”NHTSA complaint 11360921 — filed 09/24/2020 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT BELOW HIGHWAY SPEEDS, EG CROSSING AN INTERSECTION IN SUBURBAN NEW JERSEY. THE ENGINE CUTS OUT, RANDOM MESSAGES ON THE…”NHTSA complaint 11360816 — filed 09/23/2020 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE DART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND GOING AROUND A ROUNDABOUT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. A WARNING…”NHTSA complaint 11353225 — filed 09/04/2020 · POWER TRAIN

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Dodge Dart?

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 133 of 263 NHTSA complaints (50.6%), followed by electrical system (54), engine (51), unspecified/other issues (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2013 Dodge Dart have?

263 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2013 Dodge Dart have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 25V674000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2013 Dodge Dart's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.